Violation Detail
Standard Cited: 19261053 B01 Ladders.
Inspection Nr: 1732128.015
Citation: 01005A
Citation Type: Serious
Abatement Date: 09/03/2024
Initial Penalty: $8,067.00
Current Penalty: $8,067.00
Issuance Date: 08/23/2024
Nr Instances: 1
Nr Exposed: 2
Related Event Code (REC):
Gravity: 5
Report ID: 0636900
Contest Date: 09/13/2024
Final Order:
Emphasis:
Type | Latest Event | Event Date | Penalty | Abatement Due Date | Citation Type | Failure to Abate Inspection |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Penalty | C: Contested | 09/13/2024 | $8,067.00 | 09/03/2024 | Serious | |
Penalty | Z: Issued | 08/23/2024 | $8,067.00 | 09/03/2024 | Serious |
Text For Citation: 01 Item/Group: 005A Hazard:
29 CFR 1926.1053(b)(1): Where (a) portable ladder(s) was/were used for access to an upper level landing surface side rails did not extend at least 3 feet (0.9 m) above the upper landing surface being accessed, the ladder was not secured at its top to a rigid support that will not deflect, and/or a grasping device was not provided to assist employees in mounting and dismounting the ladder. On or about March 1, 2024, employees used a portable ladder to access and egress an excavation that did not have the side rails extended 3-feet above the upper landing surface.